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From award-winning author Karen E. Olson comes a nail-biting mystery from her Annie Seymour series. Awakened by a loud commotion, New Haven reporter Annie Seymour wanders outside to discover a favorite Italian eatery engulfed in fire. Even more shocking is the bullet-ridden body found in the debris. Then things get personal. Annie's father, a Vegas casino boss, suddenly arrives in town and the restaurant hires hunky private eye Vinny DeLucia, with whom she has some unfinished business. Now trying to cut through the smoke to uncover the real story, Annie questions her father's connection to the crime. Between the FBI, her would-be hero Vinny, and some raucous animal rights protestors, Annie must peer through the familiar town houses, worn-out sidewalks, and back alleys of her youth to determine a killer's motives-and avoid being burned next...

Though often thought of as primarily a male vehicle, the film noir offered some of the most complex female roles of any movies of the 1940s and 1950s. Stars such as Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Tierney and Joan Crawford produced some of their finest performances in noir movies, while such lesser known actresses as Peggie Castle, Hope Emerson and Helen Walker made a lasting impression with their roles in the genre. These six women and 43 others who were most frequently featured in films noirs are profiled here, focusing primarily on their work in the genre and its impact on their careers. A filmography of all noir appearances is provided for each actress.

Gain a strong understanding of today's tax activities as both an investor and an employee with the unique decision-making focus found in Taxation for Decision Makers, 2008 Edition. This edition strikes an ideal balance between key concepts and the appropriate technical detail to support effective understanding. As complete as it is concise, Taxation for Decision Makers, 2008 Edition is the only text to introduce all topics for the CPA exam, all within only 12 succinct chapters. The text focuses on decision making and effective strategy with special margin callouts that emphasize tax planning. Numerous real life examples and captivating cases further clarify concepts. Updated every year, this edition keeps learning current with up-to-date legislation and changes in tax laws as recent as early spring 2007. Optional expanded topics allow you to take your taxation expertise one step further.With Taxation for Decision Makers, 2008 Edition you can develop the research skills you need, learn to identify key issues, and challenge today's thinking for a solid foundation that prepares you for ongoing study and successful tax practice.

Karen F. Stein University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA Rachel Carson is the twentieth century’s most significant environmentalist. Her books about the sea blend science and poetry as they invite readers to share her celebration of the ocean’s wonders. Silent Spring, her graphic and compelling exposé of the damage caused by the widespread aerial spraying of persistent organic pesticides such as DDT, opened our eyes to the interconnectedness of all living beings and the ecological systems we inhabit. Carson’s work challenges our belief that science and technology can control the natural world, asks us to recognize our place in the world around us, and inspires us to treat the earth respectfully. She calls us to rekindle our sense of wonder at nature’s power and beauty, and to tread lightly on the earth so that it will continue to sustain us and our descendants. This book guides readers on a journey through Carson’s life and work, considers Carson’s legacies, and points to some of the continuing challenges to sustainability. It provides a listing of resources for reading, learning, or teaching about the environment, about nature writing, and about Carson and the crucial issues she addressed.

Following in the tradition of her recovery classic, Each Day a New Beginning, author Karen Casey presents another year full of inspiring meditations that speak to the challenges faced by recovering women. All women are unique—we all face different joys and struggles. Yet all women in recovery from addiction to alcohol or other drugs share many common experiences. We also share the purpose of seeking a new, healthier way of life. The daily meditations in A Woman's Spirit cover vital topics at the heart of any woman’s recovery journey such as taking responsibility, managing expectations, dealing with change, and finding purpose. Spending a few moments each day with Karen Casey’s wisdom is sure to bring a sense of peace and belonging to recovering women everywhere.

Geek Heroines not only tells the stories of fictional and real women, but also explores how they represent changes in societal views of women, including women of color and the LGBTQ community. Geek culture stems from science and technology and so is frequently associated with science fiction. In the beginnings of science fiction, the genre was tied to "magic" and dystopic outcomes; however, as technology turned "geek" into "chic," geek culture extended to include comics, video games, board games, movie, books, and television. Geek culture now revolves around fictional characters about whom people are passionate. Geek Heroines seeks to encourage women and young girls in pursuing their passions by providing them with female role models in the form of diverse heroines within geek culture. Carefully curated to incorporate LGBTQ+ identities as well as racial diversity, the book defines geek culture, explains geek culture's sometimes problematic nature, and provides detailed fiction and nonfiction biographies that highlight women in this area. Entries include writers and directors as well as characters from comic books, science fiction, speculative fiction, television, movies, and video games.